The Houston Rockets rockets travel to Orlando, Florida, to face the Magic on Monday night. It’s been a tough few weeks for the visitors as they look to end a six-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the hosts look to rebound from a 126-123 defeat to the kings and improve on a 2-8 overall record. While this is a battle between the last Eastern and Western Conference teams, it’s always a treat to see the younger generation of NBA players showcase their talents.

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Rockets vs. Magic Game Information

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— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 6, 2022

• When: Monday, November 7, 2022, 7:15 PM ET
• Where: Amway Center, Orlando, FL
• TV: BSFL, ATTSN-SW
• Radio: The Team 980 WTEM-AM (Rockets) // 92.7 FM WFNZ (Magic)
• Live Stream: NBA League Pass
• NBA Betting Odds: Rockets (+4.5) // Magic (-4.5)

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Why Bet on the Houston Rockets?

Kevin Porter Jr. takes the scoring helm and leads the Rockets to 20.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, while Jalen Green puts down 19.3 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Alperen Sengun joins the aforementioned players in the double-digit scoring list and Eric Gordon collects 2.3 boards per game. Green is on day-to-day for Monday’s game along with rookie Jabari Smith Jr., which might put Garrison Mathews and Kenyon Martin Jr. ahead of the lineup against Orlando.

Houston holds some of the worst offensive stats in the league right now. They average 108.0 points per game on 42.4% shooting. The squad hits 47.5% of their shots from close and mid-range with a mediocre 34.4% shooting from deep. Defense is where they pick up some of the slack. They average 55.7 boards per game and limit opponents to 117.0 points on 49.9% shooting as a team. There’s plenty of work to close the gap between the Magic, but it’s obvious that the young squad boasts a high ceiling and has what it takes to keep the Magic on their toes.

Why Bet on the Orlando Magic?

The 2022 NBA Draft top pick goes to the Orlando Magic with Paolo Banchero topping the score sheet at 21.8 points and 3.8 assists per game. Franz Wagner is second-best to him, averaging 16.1 points and 3.9 rebounds, while Cole Anthony tops the boards at 4.8 rebounds per game. Everyone’s locked and loaded for Monday night’s game with Jalen Suggs, Bol Bol, and third double-digit scorer Wendell Carter Jr. starting the game.

Orlando averages 110.0 points per game on 47.1% shooting. They show dominants in closer ranges and make 56.0% of their two-point attempts. This is good for a fourth-best record in the league and is much-needed by a team that has one of the worst three-point shooting numbers now at 31.1%. The team does have some pep when fighting for rebounds and collects 54.6 boards per game. Defensively, they limit opponents to 114.3 points per game and 46.1% shooting, both of which will play a part in their effort to keep the Rockets behind.

Rockets vs. Magic Betting Trends

• The Rockets are 3-2 in the last five games against the Magic (2-3 ATS).
• The Rockets are 3-2 in the last five road games against the Magic (3-2 ATS).
• The totals went over in three of the Rockets’ last five games against the Magic.
• The Magic are 3-2 in the last five games at Amway Center (5-0 ATS).
• The Magic are 2-3 in the last five games (3-2 ATS).
• The totals went under in four of the Magic’s last ten home games.

Rockets vs. Magic Expert Betting Prediction

The Houston Rockets have a handful on the defensive end in this one. Although they have the right tools for successful offensive efforts, it seems that the squad lacks consistency and faces difficulty closing games. The numbers might seem confusing as the Magic are the favored team on paper. They have a healthy starting lineup and produced better numbers than their opponents. However, this is not a reason for the squad to put their guard down. The Rockets are as much of a threat as any team. Covering the spread is doable while keeping winning chances alive boils down to a steady fourth-quarter performance.

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